Star midfielder Pedri is back in Saudi Arabia with eyes on another Supercopa title as Barcelona are set to take on Athletic Club in the semi-final on Wednesday at King Abdullah Sport City.
Banyana Banyana defender Noko Matlou is in the quarterfinals of the prestigious Copa de la Reina Women after helping her Second Division Spanish side El Cacereño to a 2-1 victory over favourites and Premier League outfit, Athletic Bilbao.
Real Madrid's La Liga title hopes took a significant blow as they suffered a 2-1 defeat to a dominant Athletic Bilbao at San Mames on Wednesday.
Ghanaian striker Inaki Williams has declared his commitment to Athletic Bilbao, aspiring to be a "one-club man" and remain with the team for his entire career.
Athletic Bilbao's attacking dynamo, Oihan Sancet, has made a striking start to the season, scoring three goals in the first five matches.
Lamine Yamal's first-half brace powered Barcelona to a 4-1 win over Girona, extending their unbeaten start in La Liga and dominating their Catalan rivals.